Prosecutors are charging Coppola with torturing an animal, a two-year felony, animal cruelty and reckless driving -- both misdemeanors.

Police were unable to find the kitten and its condition is not known.

Coppola was arraigned Friday in 33rd District Court and bond was set at $50,000.

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